NHL · Wednesday, 21 October, MSK

Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings

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Model prediction for 21 October

Washington Capitals43%
Draw in regulation24%
Los Angeles Kings33%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Washington Capitals are favourites: 55% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.1 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 47%.

Why

  • Washington Capitals are more dangerous in attack: 2.7 expected goals against 2.4.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings2.7–2.4
Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout)55%
Los Angeles Kings to win (incl. OT and shootout)45%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)47%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)53%

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Form

Washington Capitals

  • 14.10away · Carolina Hurricanes2:4
  • 12.10Seattle Kraken3:5
  • 10.10New York Rangers3:1
  • 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
  • 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3

Los Angeles Kings

  • 11.10away · Vegas Golden Knights1:2 OT
  • 07.10Florida Panthers1:2
  • 04.10away · San Jose Sharks4:5 OT
  • 01.10away · Colorado Avalanche4:8
  • 26.04Colorado Avalanche1:5

Head to head

  • 03.12.2025Los Angeles Kings — Washington Capitals1:3
  • 18.11.2025Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings2:1
  • 14.03.2025Los Angeles Kings — Washington Capitals3:0
  • 23.12.2024Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings3:1
  • 07.01.2024Washington Capitals — Los Angeles Kings4:3

Full record: 12 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
18, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceColorado Avalanche530226–17+96
19Washington Capitals630319–18+16
20Nashville Predators522114–1406
28Vancouver Canucks720524–35-114
29Los Angeles Kings402210–17-72
30Chicago Blackhawks610512–26-142

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 43% will not happen in roughly 57 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →